Job Description
Clayton Services is searching for a Journeyman Electrician to join a thriving company in North Houston. The Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting the assembly of industrial control panels, PLC systems, switchgear, and related electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $27.00 - $34.00/hour plus OT
Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.
Journeyman Electrician Responsibilities:
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $27.00 - $34.00/hour plus OT
Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.
Journeyman Electrician Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
- Build, wire, and assemble industrial control panels, MCCs, PLC panels, and switchgear assemblies.
- Install and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, relays, breakers, motor starters, and control devices.
- Perform point-to-point wiring while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Client out and install panel components according to electrical drawings and specifications.
- Conduct continuity testing, quality inspections, and assist with power-up and functional testing.
- Troubleshoot wiring and electrical issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with NEC standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.
- Mentor and assist junior wiremen and apprentices as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Extensive knowledge of industrial control panels, PLC systems, and control circuits.
- Understanding of electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience with switchgear and low- to medium-voltage systems preferred.
- Familiarity with UL panel standards and quality control processes preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work inside electrical enclosures and tight spaces.
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as production demands increase.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical or vocational electrical training preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical experience required.
- Strong panel shop experience preferred.
- Proven experience wiring industrial control panels and PLC systems.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or control systems environments preferred
- Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 AM.
- Typical hours are 6:00 AM – 4:30/5:30 PM.
- Initial workload expected to be 40–50 hours per week, with significant overtime opportunities available as production ramps up.
- Must be available to work weekends as needed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $27–$34 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | http://www.claytonpersonnel.com |
About Company
Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!
Skills
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Functional Testingunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Motor Control Systemsunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Switchgearunmatched
- Testingunmatched
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